NMDPRA CEO Refutes Claims of Response to Dangote’s Allegations, Explains Official Stance

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December 17, 2025

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NMDPRA CEO Refutes Claims of Response to Dangote’s Allegations, Explains Official Stance—-Mr Farouk Ahmed, the Chief Executive, Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), has denied responding to recent allegations against him by Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Industries Limited.

This is contained in a statement signed by Ahmed, denying responding to the allegations, on Wednesday in Abuja.

Ahmed, on Wednesday, said he was aware of the wild and spurious allegations made against him and his family, and the frenzy it had generated.

According to him, as a regulator of a sensitive industry, I opted not to engage in public brickbat.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Dangote, on Sunday, had accused the leadership of the NMDPRA of colluding with international traders and oil importers to frustrate local refining.

This, Dangote said, was done through the continued issuance of import licences for petroleum products.

NAN also reports that Dangote alleged that Ahmed was living beyond his legitimate means, claiming that four of his children attend secondary schools in Switzerland at costs running into several million dollars.

“My attention has been drawn to a purported response I was said to have made on the recent allegations against my person.

“I hereby state that the statement did not emanate from me,” he said.

“Thankfully, the person behind the allegations has taken it to a formal investigative institution. I believe that would provide an opportunity to dispassionately distill the issues and to clear my name,” he said.

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Anfield Showdown Brewing as Enzo Fernandez vs Dominik Szoboszlai Comparison Heats Up

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Anfield Showdown Brewing as Enzo Fernandez vs Dominik Szoboszlai Comparison Heats Up—-A fierce online debate has erupted ahead of the Premier League clash between Liverpool FC and Chelsea FC, with fans comparing the performances of Enzo Fernández and Dominik Szoboszlai.

The discussion gained traction after a stats graphic shared by Premier League India asked fans to pick between the two midfielders ahead of the highly anticipated encounter at Anfield.

Both players have made 33 Premier League appearances this season, but the numbers reveal contrasting strengths in their games.

Szoboszlai has registered six goals and five assists for Liverpool, highlighting his attacking influence and ability to contribute in the final third during the Reds’ European football qualification.

Enzo, meanwhile, has recorded eight goals and three assists for Chelsea while also dominating creatively with an impressive 24 through balls compared to Szoboszlai’s six.

The midfield battle appears even tighter defensively and physically, with Enzo narrowly edging duels won at 125 compared to Szoboszlai’s 124.

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The comparison has sparked heated reactions across social media, with Chelsea fans pointing to Enzo’s creativity and all-round midfield control, while Liverpool supporters argue Szoboszlai’s energy, pressing, and influence in a title-challenging side give him the edge.

With both midfielders expected to play key roles when Liverpool host Chelsea, the online arguments are only adding more tension and excitement ahead of one of the weekend’s biggest fixtures.

As kickoff approaches, fans remain divided over one question: who truly has had the better season — Enzo Fernández or Dominik Szoboszlai?

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Alex Jimenez Frozen Out by Bournemouth Amid Growing Online Controversy

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May 8, 2026

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Alex Jimenez Frozen Out by Bournemouth Amid Growing Online Controversy—-AFC Bournemouth have confirmed that defender Alex Jimenez will not be part of the squad for their upcoming Premier League clash against Fulham FC following social media controversy involving the player.

In an official statement released on Friday, Bournemouth said the club is aware of posts currently circulating online concerning the right-back and has launched an investigation into the matter.

“The club understand the seriousness of the matter and it is currently being investigated,” the statement read.

As a result, Jimenez has been withdrawn from selection for the Fulham fixture while the club continues its internal review.

Bournemouth added that no further comments will be made at this stage.

The nature of the posts or allegations has not yet been publicly clarified, but the development has quickly generated attention online ahead of the club’s latest Premier League outing.

Further updates are expected as investigations continue.

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